About Planet Youth Calgary

Planet Youth is a community-focused youth initiative led by the United Way of Calgary and Area. Together with local partners and research-backed data, we support the well-being and resilience of young people within our city, helping them live their best life.

Planet Youth Calgary is adapted from the Icelandic Prevention Model, recognized for its proven ability to improve youth mental health and lead to better future life outcomes. At its core, Planet Youth shows up to support youth and prevent challenges before they arise through systemic change. We bring youth voices into the conversation to embrace their perspectives and offer customized solutions that address the root causes of their challenges and answer their specific needs.

Join us to create a better tomorrow for our youth and families. There are many ways to be involved with Planet Youth Calgary. We welcome young people, families, caregivers and other community members to volunteer for events and activities. If you’d like to have a voice in decision making and implementation of our initiative, we also welcome you to join one of our Community Action Teams.

If you’re interested in learning more about getting involved, contact us at planet.youth@calgaryunitedway.org. If you would like updates on our progress, you can also sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Communities

Planet Youth Calgary has launched in the following pilot communities:

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Partners

Planet Youth Calgary is fueled by partnership.

This includes early partnership by 35 community-serving organizations, and a strong partnership with the city, our local school boards and the University of Calgary. We are leveraging the unique strengths of each partner and applying them to best meet our youth’s needs.

Donors & Investors

We are incredibly grateful for all the donors and corporations that stand united with us to pilot, launch, and scale this long-term initiative that will positively impact Calgary youth and upcoming generations in our city.

A special acknowledgement goes to our Founding Investors for their transformational, multi-year commitments. Their investments are the catalyst, shaping the future of the city and creating a long lasting and multigenerational impact.

Together, we are creating a better tomorrow for young Calgarians.

Support Planet Youth

We are at the beginning of something big, but we need support to realize our full potential. An investment in the success and wellbeing of youth is an investment in our city’s future–together, stronger families, stronger communities and, eventually, a stronger society.

Funds raised-to-date for Planet Youth Calgary have been allocated to developing program infrastructure, engaging specialists and growing partnerships. A commitment to our future through Planet Youth Calgary will help action our findings and effect long-term, sustainable change. Working together, we can realize this powerful vision and create a legacy to improve lives for generations to come.